Things are not always as they seem. We can be led by lures -- sometimes, deliberately, from without; sometimes, compulsively, from within -- that dazzle our senses even as, wolf-like, they stalk us, endangering our souls. We are always searching for "the real deal" that satisfies what we long for, but do not find it.

"You just have to come to grips with the fact that the second you get on that helicopter or the second that truck gets out of the last gate, this might be the last night for you," said Sgt. Conor O'Malley.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet keep trying to help people in the Albany Diocese learn more about religious life.

"Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful," Rev. Edward Kacerguis declared, taking in the crowd Feb. 28 at Christ Sun of Justice parish in Troy.A cluster of people surrounded the reason for Father Kacerguis' enthusiasm: Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, a planetary scientist who is director of the Vatican Observatory.Thursday, March 8, 2018

As parishes across the Albany Diocese offer Lenten talks, prayer services and retreats, St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Schenectady is taking an unusual tack: From March 12-16, the parish will offer a week-long series of prayer experiences on topics like the dignity of work and finding healing after abuse.Thursday, March 8, 2018

Having reflected upon how being both body and soul deeply affects how we pray, we can now answer our questions about the various ritual postures and gestures at Mass and why we have them.Thursday, March 8, 2018

Spring Enrichment, to be held this year at The College of Saint Rose in Albany May 16-18, is a series of courses, workshops and keynote addresses on various aspects of faith. Spring Enrichment is targeted to catechists, youth ministers, teachers and anyone in parish ministries and other aspects of Church life.Thursday, March 8, 2018

On a recent afternoon, Sister Mary Frances Beck, SNJM, answered a ringing phone at the Consultation Center of the Diocese of Albany.
"Good morning, Consultation Center," she said softly, as she has for the past 39 years.Thursday, March 1, 2018